Handbook for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

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Handbook for
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Systems

Contents
1 Solar Photovoltaic (“PV”) Systems – An Overview 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Types of Solar PV System 5
1.3 Solar PV Technology 6
1.4 Technical Information 10
2 Solar PV Systems on a Building 12
2.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Installation Angle 12
2.6 Solar PV Yield 15
3 Appointing a Solar PV System Contractor 16
3.1 Introduction 16
3.2 Getting Started 17
4 Solar PV System Installation Requirements 20
5 Operations and Maintenance 

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Appendices
APPENDIX A – EXAMPLES OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON BUILDINGS IN
SINGAPORE
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A.2  
A.3  
A.4  
A.5  
A.6  
A.7  
A.10  
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D – INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM

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systems in Singapore.
pertaining to the installation of solar PV systems.
David Tan Ang Kian Seng
Deputy Chief Executive Director
Foreword
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Acknowledgements